2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · WM63 HWT
2014 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 343,116 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 343,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM63 HWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 343,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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WM63 HWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Skoda Octavia (WM63 HWT) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WM63 HWT Mileage History
- 12/08/2022330,238 mi
- 25/08/2022332,303 mi+2,065 mi
- 24/08/2023338,031 mi+5,728 mi
- 22/08/2024341,015 mi+2,984 mi
- 21/08/2025343,116 mi+2,101 mi
Average of roughly 4,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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